# Spring Arbor University (SAU)

Private nonprofit college in Spring Arbor, MI. IPEDS ID 172334.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/spring-arbor-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/spring-arbor-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 52% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $19,353 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 64%; beats 71% of MI colleges and 67% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $51,732; beats 40% of MI colleges and 45% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $24,724

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,530 |
| 30-48k | $15,697 |
| 48-75k | $16,197 |
| 75-110k | $19,358 |
| 110k+ | $21,370 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.29 years on average (43% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $51,732 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,530 | $62,334 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $15,697 | $67,340 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,197 | $69,485 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $19,358 | $83,046 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,370 | $91,677 | 5.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $44,703
- Tuition and fees: $34,014
- Housing and meals: $10,960; books: $800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 540–630; SAT math: 470–610; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,145 applicants, 1,174 admitted, 206 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 52%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 37%, ACT 17–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (54 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,680 | $91,869 | $29,748 |
| Accounting | $57,710 | $66,338 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $51,204 | $62,928 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $47,121 | $50,735 | $30,657 |
| Social Work | $39,071 | $49,642 | $29,893 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | $37,401 | $48,809 | $26,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,172 | $47,270 | $28,360 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $43,021 | not reported |
| Special Education | $41,324 | $42,461 | $29,750 |
| Psychology | $35,492 | $41,167 | $26,000 |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | $19,557 | $36,814 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (Jackson, MI), $94,300 (MI), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $105,410 (Jackson, MI), $93,640 (MI), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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